综合英语精读（2）模拟试题
I. Vocabulary: Choose the best answer which can explain the underlined words in the following sentences.
1. The smart young lady likes shopping at weekends and especially likes buying trendy clothes.. a. brightly-colored b. strange c. fashionable d. cheap
2.She looked so cool in her new dress that almost all the young men at the party wanted to dance with her.
a. smart b. cold c. lovely d. gentle
3. Anderson?s imaginative fairy tales are liked by children all over the world. a. unreal b. fictional c. popular d. showing imagination 4. Many TV commercials give children a false sense of reality. a. advertisement b. programs c. series d. products
5. She was attracted by that fancy pair of shoes displayed in the shop window. a. imaginary b. unusual c. expensive d. good-looking 6. He believed his career was inextricably linked with her. a. undoubtedly b. inseparably c. somewhat d. reasonably 7. As a British writer put in “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.” a. placed b. wrote c, stated d. quoted
8. Peace was the dominant theme of the conference。
a. neglected b. controversial c. most attractive d. most important 9. Coca-Cola has been the most influential brand in the global soft drink a. national b. famous c. world-wide d. ordinary 10. The overall cost of the machine includes sale tax and fitting. ?a. estimated b. total c. high d. reduced
11. They are considering a plan that may yield more output with less labour input.
a. efficiency b. production c. profits d. normal
12. The maximum temperature recorded in August in the region is 35℃.. a. highest b. lowest c. mild d. normal
13. He took on several part-time jobs to boost his income.. a. make b. earn c. obtain d. increase 14. Though the young man has got a business of his own, he has no idea of how to run it successfully. a. maintain b. manage c. expand d. build
15. Many patients come to see the dentist because his fees are reasonable.
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a. believable b. cheap c. acceptable d. pleasant
16. Teachers and students may get a 40% discount on air fares during vacations. a. increase b. value c. charge d. reduction 17.It is not legal for citizens to possess firearms in that country. a. lawful b. restricted c. moral d. guilty
18. The influence of the mass media has made many new technical terms no longer the monopoly of the experts. a. rights b. control c. domination d. knowledge
19.Central heating was installed for the regulation of the temperature in the building..
a. change b. cooling c. control d. heating
20. In some developed countries robots are replacing workers on assembly lines.
a. having a great effect on b. driving away c. taking the place of d. competing with
21. She felt quite uneasy, for she was the only person wearing formal attire at the party.
a. skirt b. suit c. clothes d. trousers
22. When the thief was about to steal my purse, a policeman grabbed him by the arm.
a. pointed at b. suddenly took hold of c. shook hands with d. caught up with.
23. The local government has approved of a proposal to introduce sophisticated techniques to promote economic growth.
a. advanced b. important c. difficult d. scientific
24. He was asked to recopy his composition because it?s impossible for the teacher to read his microscopic handwriting. a. very mall b. very careless c. meaningless d. untidy
25. After being washed in hot water, my sweater shrank so much that I couldn?t wear it any more.
a. became smaller b. became too big c. became longer d. became too hard
26.The minister did not hesitate but answered the reporter?s questions instantaneously. a. cleverly b. indirectly c. frankly d. immediately 27. The doctor reminded him to take one dose of this cough-mixture three times a day.
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a. tablet b. pill c. spoonful d. measured amount 28. The novel was tailored to popular taste so that it sold well. a. intended b. sought c. adapted d. published
29. It?s really difficult for students to understand the concept of infinite space. a. definition b. idea c. term d. idiom
30. Heart transplant operations are becoming quite commonplace nowadays. a. inexpensive b. ordinary c. complex d. easy
II. Put the following words or expressions from the text in the blanks to complete the sentences. Make changes where necessary.
be liable for account for no more than specify start…with go into debt close down be offset consist of run out of 1. Smoking fume contains so many ten cancer-causing factors that smoking is ____ no more than _____ committing suicide.
2. Modern people are likely _____ going into debt ______, but most of them are able to pay back the money.
3. The company _____ start ______ the promotion campaign ___ with ____ a press conference.
4. Business is so bad, and many small firms ____will close down_____ soon. 5. The rules clearly ___ specify ____ that competitors are not allowed to accept payment.
6. The cargo of supplies sent to the town stricken by a catastrophic earthquake mainly ____ consisted of _______ food, medicine and tents.
7. Computer software ____ accounts for _____ some 70 percent of our range of products.
8. The workmen _____ are liable for ______ all the damage done by them during the decoration of a house.
9. His losses in his business operations have to ____ be offset _______ with the profits he had made in stock transaction.
10. No matter what happens, I?ll render every possible help to you ___running out of_____ my ability.
III. Cloze
Getting Ready for the Employment Interview
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If you appear to be a reasonably good 1 for the job ( an employer would probably say that you “look good on paper”), then you will be invited to come for an interview.
You should not __2____ that you will get the jot and that you can therefore relax. The interview is another every important step in the job-seeking process. An employer may receive dozens or even hundreds of applications to fill a particular job. The applications are _ 3 , and a small group of 4 candidates are invited to appear 5 so the employer can determine in more 6 how qualified they really are. The person who conducts the interview may be the company 7 , a personnel director, or a member of the management. 8 his or her position, the interviewer is trained to find out 9 about you in a relatively short time. Chances are that you were invited to the interview because you do have the essential 10 that are wanted in the job; now the interviewer is examining to see if you have the sense of responsibility, degree of maturity, or whatever other personal traits may be considered necessary.
You are at the interview to sell yourself, at least 11 of yourself, to the 12 employer. You should decide 13 just what your good points are answer questions. Ask questions too. Appear interested in the job and the company. Obviously you can do much before the interview to prepare yourself to answer 14 questions and to 15 intelligent questions of your own.
1. a. person b. employee c. candidate d. applicant 2. a. pretend b. assume c. suspect d. fancy 3. a. conceived b. calculated c. judged d. evaluated 4. a. hopeful b. qualified c. potential d. experienced 5. a. on occasion b. on the spot c. in person d. on call 6. a. detail b. precision c. staff d. president 7. a. interviewer b. manager c. between d. on
8. a. Whichever b. Whatever c. Wherever d. However 9. a. most b. many c. much d. something 10. a. qualities b. personality c. experience d. skills
11. a. a part b. an image c. a reflection d. some aspects 12. a. substantial b. exacting c. present d. potential 13. a. in time b. on time c. ordinary d. spontaneous 14. a. anticipated b. unexpected c. ordinary. d. spontaneous
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15. a. put forward b. ask for c. come across d. propose
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